Programming station

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A programming station is a terminal or computer that allows a machine operator to control a machine remotely, rather than being on the factory or shop floor. The programming station usually provides all the functionality including management and diagnostics that are found on the main control station. [1]

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References

  1. Programming Industrial Control Systems Using IEC. The Institution of Electrical Engineers. 1998. ISBN   978-0-85296-950-2 . Retrieved 2014-01-09.